Septic Systems

Building Outside City Limits Means You Need a Septic Permit

Most of Tyler County has no sewer service, so new homes and additions require a permitted on-site sewage system before construction begins.

Tyler County Home & Property

Most land in Tyler County is rural and not connected to a public sewer. If you build a home or add a bedroom, you will need a septic system — called an OSSF (on-site sewage facility) in Texas. You must get a permit before you install it.

The county is usually the permitting authority for septic systems, not TCEQ directly. You will need a licensed site evaluator to test the soil and layout before a permit is issued. Sandy or clay-heavy Piney Woods soils affect what type of system is allowed. Do not assume one type works everywhere. Start with TCEQ's OSSF homeowner page for the process, then contact Tyler County to find the local permitting contact.

Source to confirm: TCEQ – On-Site Sewage Facilities for Homeowners

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Property Tax Relief

How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill in Tyler County

Homeowners in Tyler County can file for a homestead exemption to reduce their taxable property value.

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Tax Rates

Who Taxes You in Tyler County — and How Much

Multiple taxing entities — school districts, the county, and special districts — each add their own rate to your property tax bill in Tyler County.

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Fishing & Recreation

B.A. Steinhagen Lake: Fishing and Camping on the Neches River

B.A. Steinhagen Lake sits on the Tyler-Jasper County line and offers public fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Public Hunting Land

Public Hunting on the Angelina-Neches WMA

The Angelina-Neches/Dam B Wildlife Management Area covers land in both Tyler and Jasper counties and is open to public hunters with the right permit.

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